## **Culture for Heton (Reg. Charity 1168916) Annual Report for AGM 21 March 2023** 

The object of the Group is to promote good citizenship for the public benefit and advance the Education of the public on the local Heritage and traditions of the area. We successfully achieved this in 2018 with the erection of a Coal Mining related Statue in a prominent position within the village of Hetton. 

Before being able to start raising funds we had to set ourselves up as a Charitable organization. In the following years we raised funds, organizing Vintage Teas , Fashion shows, sold Heritage calendars , had an Elvis night with raffles and buffet. We continued to apply for grants and donations from various organizations and individuals. 

After the Pandemic our new project was to be the restoration of St Nicholas Graveyard in the centre of Hetton, including the restoration of the Tomb of Nicholas Wood, a listed monument. We sought assurances that the site would not be used for other purposes, before attempting to raise any funds. This led to rather drawn-out discussions with the Parochial Parish Council, Church Commissioners in London and the Durham Diocese, preventing any progress. We have now opened discussions with Hetton Colliery Railway 200, another local charity, to run as a joint project with them and others, in an attempt to make some progress. 

When we get some clarity and assurances, we will need to continue to raise funds for this new project and for the insurance and maintenance costs of the Mining Statue. 

Details of the actual funds and our current financial position are provided by our Treasurer in his report. 



CULTURE FOR HETTON
Ineome & Ex
enditure Account for the eAr eodlo
Se iember 30th 2022
2020-2021
2021-21)22
Ineome
Colleetions
Calendars
Donations- Local Personal
Donation$- via PayPal
Donations- CompaDie5
DoD4tion$- Crowdfundillg
Events
Funding- Restricted
Misc.
Pllblicity
Raffles
Tai Credit- Gift Aid
Tiles- Loeal
Tiles - PayPal
Total lneome
ense8
Bank
Calendars
Construction
Events
Insurance
PayPal Cbarges
Publicity
Scbools
Statue
Total Ex
602
668
eDditure
602
602
Exeess of Income over Ex
enditure
-602
Balance Sheet At 30 Se tember 2022
Current Assets
Cash IN Hand
Bank Current Account
Allocated Funds {deposit later)
Total Assets
40
1572
40
904
1572
904
LYONS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The Auld Bank. 3 Front Street
Hetton le Hole
Tyne & Wear, DH5 9PF
FCA Number- 210757
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